Description
Mexican ground beef enchiladas combine hearty flavors from traditional southwestern cuisine. Melted cheese, spicy sauce, and tender meat create a delicious meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 ounces / 280 grams) red enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, sliced olives
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) for optimal baking temperature.
- Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat, breaking into small crumbles.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate spices including chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Coat bottom of 9×13-inch baking dish with thin layer of enchilada sauce.
- Warm tortillas slightly to increase flexibility for rolling.
- Place beef mixture and shredded cheese in center of each tortilla, then roll tightly into compact cylinders.
- Arrange rolled enchiladas seam-side down in prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle remaining enchilada sauce over entire surface of rolled tortillas.
- Generously sprinkle additional cheese across top of enchiladas.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges become slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños.
Notes
- Check ground beef’s fat content for optimal texture; leaner meat might need added moisture to prevent dryness.
- Consider using corn tortillas for authentic flavor and better structural integrity when rolling.
- Prep extra spices to customize heat level, allowing each person to adjust according to their preference.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like shredded chicken or plant-based crumbles for diverse dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 468 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg